In a rut regarding your ravishing redolence? Date night with your beau is the perfect time to change it up perfume-wise, even (and perhaps especially) for those of us engaged in the most monogamous of fragrance affairs. So ELLE.com turned to Karine Schnapp, SVP of creative and brand development for Victoria's Secret Beauty, to get some advice on fragrances and other grooming tips. The veteran, who has been at Victoria's Secret for eight years, shares how to keep it sexy for your man—or yourself!

ELLE: Can you share a tip to get fragrance to last longer?

Karine Schnapp: Moisturize your skin! Fragrance lasts longer on skin that is well moisturized because oils on the skin trap fragrance notes and make them last longer. You can wear any of our fragrance moisturizers or body oils post-shower.

ELLE: Victoria's Secret is known, obviously, for seductive scents. Which is your favorite one right now?

ELLE: How about some options in smaller sizes for on-the-go spritzing throughout the day?

KS: Travel-size fragrance mists are a perfect option for portable fragrance. These won't break in your bag or suitcase, nor get confiscated in customs! Not only are mini sizes totally cute, they are easy to collect. The mist version is lighter in fragrance so it lends itself well to everyday wear.

ELLE: Other than olfactory odysseys, getting date-night ready requires smooth skin. What are some tips for prepping your body for fancy nights out?

KS: Hydrated skin is the sexiest skin! There is nothing less sexy than legs that are dry and feel like sandpaper. Slather on body lotion, and top it off with a light touch of shimmer powder. Your skin will be glowing and sexy all night long.

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ELLE: Luminized collarbones and shoulders makes all the difference when wearing deep V-necks. Do you have tips for accentuating that area—and also for a big reveal when it's lingerie time?

KS: Using bronzing products are the perfect way to get your shoulders and collarbone looking sexy. To make your body appear more toned and leaner, apply Victoria's Secret Instant Bronzing Tinted Shimmer Lotion as a base and accentuate the tops of your shoulders, collarbones, and décolletage with the Victoria's Secret Instant Bronzing Shimmer Powder. This is a great product for contouring because of the brush applicator, and the bronze shimmer helps create the illusion you are looking for.

ELLE: To get us through the doldrums of winter, what are some self-tanning tips you've picked up from working in a business where exposing a lot of skin is the norm?

KS: For self-tanning, start by scrubbing and moisturizing!Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Tan Enhance Shimmer Lotion With Tint will look best on perfectly prepped skin. Exfoliating and conditioning skin will help prep and prime your body for a perfectly smooth foundation before bronzing products are applied. Plus, moisturized skin will make your color last longer.

ELLE: What mistakes should one look out for when applying a scent?

KS: Applying perfume to pulse points is the best way to make scents last all day, but don't rub your wrists together after applying as this will only make the fragrance evaporate.